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10 Reasons You Should Do Prenatal Yoga
You may think, “Yoga is yoga! Sure I’m pregnant, but why not go to a general population class and modify poses as needed?” To some
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Life After Baby: The Fairy Tale and the Reality
I clearly remember the vision I had of what my maternity leave with my first
April 1, 2014
Stripping Your Membranes
A few weeks ago, one of my good friends was facing labor induction. She was
March 17, 2014
Second Stage of Labor and the Epidural: Hospitals Need To Rethink Their Guidelines
A recent article in the New York Times has sparked an important discussion about the
February 17, 2014
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The Physical and Family Preparation for “Baby Sister”
I would like to give a special shout out to two ladies that are helping
January 30, 2014
Is There A Relationship Between Childbirth Education & A Mother’s Satisfaction With Her Birth Experience?
An interesting conversation ensued the other day with a long time student. She mentioned that
January 24, 2014
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Conscious Relaxation
I recently turned the corner into week 33 of my second pregnancy. What once seemed
January 6, 2014
The Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy for Mothers and Children
Guest Blogger Ula Katsoulis, a PYC partner, explains Craniosacarl Therapy and its benefits for moms
December 10, 2013
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Everything you want to know about your water breaking!
“How will I know if my water breaks?” is a very common question I receive.
December 6, 2013
Explore and Discover in Your Prenatal Practice
Guest Blogger Donna Takeuchi, PYC Prenatal instructor & mom, encourages students to explore and discover
November 8, 2013
VBAC: Interview With A Mother Facing A Decision
With a national average of 30% of US births being done via cesarean section, the
October 29, 2013
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Cesarean Birth and Its Recovery
Last week in Prenatal class we were discussing going into birth with an open mind
October 24, 2013
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How Movement Can Help You In Labor
Why is it that whenever I see a movie where a woman is in labor,
September 26, 2013
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Baby #2 Is On Her Way and Boy is it Different Than Before!
Wow! Is this pregnancy different from my first! Just the other day, I was walking
September 20, 2013
Pregnancy and Heartburn
Why do pregnant women tend to suffer from acid reflux and heartburn? Because of the
September 9, 2013
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Finding Calmness Within The Chaos
A couple of months ago, a student approached me after class with some constructive feedback.
August 22, 2013
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Building Your “Tool Kit” for Labor
When I teach my Prenatal yoga classes, I like to stress the importance of creating
August 1, 2013
5 Ways to Help Avoid a Cesarean
After a decade of an increasing rate of infants born via Cesarean section, the numbers
July 25, 2013
So You Had a Baby, Now What? Using food as medicine post-partum to help with healing and milk production
By guest blogger Abbie Gellman, MS – nutritionist, yogi, chef, and mother Having a baby
July 19, 2013
Using the Birth Ball In Labor
Among the many pain management tools one can use for labor, the birth ball is
July 16, 2013
3 Important Questions You NEED To Know!
A few weeks ago, one of my students, Rachel, talked with me with about a
July 9, 2013
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Society’s Expectations and the Stigma of Postpartum Depression
I grew up watching 80’s sitcoms, namely The Cosby Show and Family Ties, where it
June 21, 2013
Not Sure About Your Doctor? What To Do!
Recently after one of my Prenatal classes, a discussion formed between two students and myself;
June 13, 2013
Stabilize the Sacrum
To help identify if you are having SI (sacroiliac) joint pain, you can palpate your
June 4, 2013
Partner Work Works!
For the mother to be, pregnancy can feel like a constant state of awareness of
May 28, 2013
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Eating During Labor Should Not Be Forbidden
In the movies and on TV, laboring women are often depicted as panting, sweaty and
May 21, 2013
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